STRATFORD SCHOOL DELPHI ACADEMY SIERRA SCHOOL Saint Lawrence Academy. 2000 Lawrence Court, Santa Clara. 408/296-3013. www.saintlawrenceacademy. com. Summer school and enrichment courses. Grades: 9-12. Saint Timothy’s Lutheran School. 5100 Camden Ave., San Jose. 408/264-3858. www.stlcsj.org. Themes include cooking, drama, music, crafts, math and science. Grades: K-6. Saratoga Springs Day Camp. 22801 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867-3016. www.saratoga- springs. com. Programs include aquatics, sports, exploration and games. Ages: 5-12. Sand Hill School 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, 650/688-3605; www.sandhillschool.org Overview: Summer at Sand Hill School provides a joyful, personalized learning environment for bright children with learning differences to explore and thrive in a supportive environment. In addition to specialized reading support and writing and math instruction, the three-week program includes social emotional learning, PE, visual and performing arts, science and social studies, routines, structure and predictability. Free parent education seminars and targeted teaching techniques help students acquire the skills and resilience they need to thrive at home, at school and in life. Grades: 1st -7th Dates: June 28 to July 21 Rates: Tuition varies per package and duration Enrollment deadline: Begins in January, first-come, first-served. Sierra School 220 Blake Ave., Santa Clara 408/247-4740; www.sierraschool.com Overview: Two four-week themed camp sessions balance academics and recreation, including Super- hero Science, where students research scientific principles to create their own superhero, and Wacky Olympics, an opportunity for students to celebrate the excitement of the Olympics through silly games such as jolly javelin and hilarious hula. Each after- noon includes experiments, art, delicious food, Mad Science and the use of a fully equipped game room. The morning sessions focus on academics. Full and half day programs are available. Grades: K-6th Dates: June 20 to July 15 and July 18 to August 12th Rates: $1,020 for half days to $1,480 for full days Enrollment: Open until full Stanbridge Academy. 515 E. Poplar Ave., San Mateo. 650/375-5860. www.stanbridgeacademy.org. Academics, sportsmanship, arts, career, college and financial skills. Grades: K-12. Steve and Kate’s Camp. Various locations. 408/359-5786. Steveandkatescamp.com. Music, style, animation and dance studios, sports, water play and carnival. Ages: 4-12. Trinity School. 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. 650/854-0288. www.trinity-mp.org. Explore the “ARTS” includes art, science, books and story writing. Grades: PreK-5. Waldorf School of the Peninsula. 11311 Mora Drive, Los Altos. 650/249-2400. www.waldorfpeninsula. org. Games, imaginary play, songs and stories for preschoolers. Yoga, nature, arts and crafts. Ages: 4-7. Woodland School. 360 La Cuesta Drive, Portola Valley. 650/854-9065. www.woodland-school.org. Morning and afternoon day camp offer a balance of learning and play. Grades: K-8. Young Chefs Academy. 1336 S. Mary Ave., Sunny- vale. 408/738-CHEF. www.youngchefsacademy. com. Can-I-Cook offers taste adventures from cool treats to Italian and French favorites. Ages: 3-14. AQUATICS De Anza Cupertino Aquatics. 1080 S. De Anza Blvd., San Jose. 408/253-7946. www.daca.org. Programs offer swim and water polo lessons, specialized swim and water polo camps. All ages. Saratoga Star Aquatics. 12230 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga. 408/916-4852. www.ssta-swim. com. Beginning to advanced swim instruction. Ages: six months-17. Stanford Synchro Swim Camp. Avery Aquatic Center, Stanford University, Stanford. www.stanfordsynchroswimcamp. com. Swimmers with competition experience hone their skills. Ages: 9-19. Star Aquatics. Milpitas. 408/942-8889. www.mstaswim. com. Saratoga. 408/320-4868. Swim lessons for all levels. Ages: 3-17. DANCE PROGRAMS Ballet San Jose. 40 N. First St., San Jose. 408/288- 2820. www.balletsj.org. Classes include pre-professional ballet training, technique, performance and master classes. Ages: 3-11+. Dance Academy USA. 21269 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/257-3211. www.danceacademy- usa.com. Lessons in jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, break, musical theater and contemporary. Ages: 2 and up. The Dance Affair. 850 N. Winchester Blvd., San Jose. 408/243-4834. www.thedanceaffair.com. Kiddie combo, jazz, tap, yoga, pointe, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, musical theatre and more. Ages: 3-10+. Dance Attack. Los Gatos, 408/356- 6456; Sunnyvale, 408/245-5432. www.danceattackstudios.com. Classes in ballet, hip hop, house, jazz, lyrical, tap and zumba. Ages: 3.5 and up. Los Gatos Ballet. 630 University Ave., Los Gatos. 408/399- 7577. www.losgatosballet.org. Intensive curriculum includes a variety of styles while developing strength, technique and artistry. Ages: 4-8. Marti’s Dance Studio. 1140 Riverside Drive, Los Altos. 650/947-8699. www.martidance.com. Summer dance workshops teach jazz, hip hop, tap, lyrical and technique. Ages: 3 and up. South Bay Dance Center. 5899 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose. 408/972-5679. www.southbaydancecenter. com. Dance camps and intensive programs for more advanced dancers. Ages: 5 and up. EMPHASIS ON THE ARTS Areon Summer Flute Institute. 121 Exeter Ct., Sunnyvale. 408/641-0524. www.areonflutes.com. Camps range from beginner to advanced with an emphasis on chamber music. Ages: 7 and up. Aperature Academy Photography Camp. 2290 N. First Street, Sam Jose. 408/369-8585. www. apertureacademy.com. Experience photography, adventure and field trips. Ages: 13-18. Art Attack. 1812-C Magnolia Drive, Burlingame. 650/552-0001. www.artattack911.com. Campers practice drawing techniques and create fine art. Field trip and art show included. Ages: 7 and up. Art Works Studio. 595 Lincoln Ave., Palo Alto. 650/796-1614. www.artworkspaloalto.net. Art camp designed to build self-esteem, critical thinking and imagination. Grades: PreK-12. BandWorks. Various locations. 510/843-2263. www. bandworks.com. Play music and develop music skills while practicing and performing in a real rock band. Ages: 8 and up. Bay Area Acting Studio. 1930 Camden Ave., San Jose. 415/322-8464. www.bayareaacting.com. Academy features professional coaches and exposure to talent agents and managers. Ages: 8 and up. Bay Area Children’s Theatre. Various locations. 38 South Bay Accent PHOTOS COURTESY OF SCHOOLS PICTURED CAMP CENTRAL 2017
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